ext_102090 ([identity profile] muse.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] wlotus 2010-10-02 09:28 pm (UTC)

I believe in confrontation. I don't believe in judgment to convey a message. We're going to have to disagree on this one. I've never been able to get a message across in published writing by accusing my listener of being a part of the problem I'm trying to address. No one is implying you should sugar-coat your views; however, I take exception to being told "your turn." If I read it from a blind writer, I'd be like, "Fuck you. I took my turn." That's the confrontational nature in me, though. I don't like being told what to do. Most people don't. Your anger should be sharpened to convey your message, but not wielded on an unwitting listener. "You military people," etc. is incendiary and unnecessary.

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